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Program Creates a Model to be Replicated by First Responders Nationwide

LOS GATOS, Calif., Aug. 18 -- Cranite Systems, Inc., a leading provider of security software for wireless local area networks (WLANs), announced today that it will design the first responder security architecture for the Geospatially-Aware Urban Approaches for Responding to Disasters (GUARD) program. Rosettex Technology & Ventures Group (Rosettex), under contract from the National Technology Alliance (NTA), awarded Cranite the contract for GUARD, a model program to be replicated by first responders nationwide.

GUARD implements a congressional vision for a first responder communications and decision support capability. This essential network will allow fire department, police, and other first responders to communicate securely in challenging environments such as natural disasters, fires, and terrorist attacks. The network will use 802.16e (WiMAX-Ready) technology to provide high-bandwidth mobile communications.

"We looked to Cranite to be our wireless security experts," said David Ihrie, Chief Technology Officer for Rosettex, "Using their experience and technological capabilities enables us to assure our Government partners that we're building on a rock-solid wireless communications security architecture."

GUARD builds on two prior years of prototyping and demonstration as the "Smart Dissemination Networks" (Smart Nets) program, developed in conjunction with users from the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) and the New York Police Department (NYPD). GUARD extends the capabilities, team and technologies already in place to establish a pre-operational prototype in New York City.

"First responders put their lives on the line for us every day. Cranite is extremely proud to help secure their crucial communication systems," said John Vigouroux, CEO of Cranite Systems. "The GUARD program establishes a standard for first responders across the country to replicate. We look forward to working with Rosettex and our teaming partners to make this cutting-edge vision a reality."

The GUARD plan calls for extending the enhanced Smart Nets capability with a second interconnected regional solution in St. Louis, and a third in Washington, D.C. GUARD will provide an open platform and model that communities around the country can evaluate and adapt, to best serve local requirements.

About the NTA
The National Technology Alliance (NTA) is a U. S. Government program established in 1987 to influence commercial and dual-use technology development. The NTA's purpose is to discover, initiate or accelerate commercial technology development to meet U.S. national security and defense technology needs. The National-Geospatial Intelligence Agency serves as the Executive Agent of the NTA on behalf of the U.S. Government. For more information, visit www.nta.org .

About Rosettex Technology & Ventures Group
Rosettex Technology & Ventures Group, based in Rosslyn, Virginia, translates research and developmental technology into solutions using a unique business model. Rosettex has assembled a team of more than 75 partners representing major technology consulting firms, established and new companies, independent research institutes, premier academic institutes and government contractors. For more information, visit www.rosettex.com .

About Cranite Systems, Inc.
Cranite Systems, Inc., provides comprehensive security for wireless networks, enabling organizations to safely take advantage of their mobile computing resources. By encrypting all transmitted information -- network addresses, applications and ports -- as well as the data itself, Cranite's software provides better security, with greater mobility, while meeting the government's highest security standards. Headquartered in California's Silicon Valley, Cranite was founded in 2000 and is privately held. For more information, e-mail info AT cranite.com, call +1-408-340-9600, or visit www.cranite.com .

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